Q and A with Alistair Begg (Basics 2022)

Pastoral ministry remains challenging and demanding work. Pastors, like all people, need wisdom, encouragement, and reminders of what is important. In a room full of fellow pastors and church leaders, Alistair Begg offers all of this and more, addressing such topics as physical health, Christ-centered preaching, and ministry in the time of COVID, social unrest, and other trials. In the process, he reminds us to stick to the basics: focusing on that which has been made clear in the Scriptures, pursuing Jesus, and loving one another.
Speaker: Alistair Begg
Preached: May 3, 2022

[@bkp1283]

The more I listen to Alistar the more I like him .thank you pastor.

[@dswilliams2686]

I love this man's sense of humor and humility.

[@Clarel991]

I might not be able to be in your church building , but you are my Pastor . Your material available on KZbin is a Blessing 🙏

[@philipmurray9796]

Discovered Alistair on the radio back in 2006 when I had a job as a office supply delivery driver. Thankful the LORD put him on my path.

[@pattih7]

So did I, around 2006. On a radio station which broadcast a couple of other pastors, every day, while on my computer. He came on after them, so I added Alistair Begg, to my lineup!

[@philipmurray9796]

@@pattih7 ours was a calvary chapel network that also played way of the master radio.

[@firstinlastout]

@@philipmurray9796 say of the master with Ray Comfort.

[@garygiff2024]

You may truly want to rethink what you said here. I previously fell into that same trap by what i thought sounded good to the ears but was actually proceeding from the devil himself. This man has continued through many years undetected and without rubuke in his face in front of the crowd so that he be exposed that some may be set at liberty in Christ away from this devil,s apostate!

[@philipmurray9796]

@@garygiff2024 be specific with your claim

[@Themoomabides]

Had Begg been the voice of Protestant evangelicalism these past 30 years instead of a few others, imagine how much more kind and gentle the church would be.

[@robertmize327]

God's Hand is in your congregation. This is an edifying conference each time I watch what's available.Thank you very much, men.

[@Ransomed77]

I know someday you are going to step down. I don't want that day! I know God will raise up the next generation, but who will teach the word of God with clarity and depth, yet with such simplicity anyone can understand it - and with such a great Scottish accent as you, Pastor Begg? May God bless you and give you another 10 years of ministry....for the sake of those who so appreciate you and your teaching!

[@andyrowen4308]

God bless you Alastair Begg! I love your teaching. Greetings from Dublin, Ireland ☘️

[@sheilasmith7779]

God bless Christians that love us enough to tell us a painful truth. This is a primary reason we need each other.

[@mendesrodrigo7866]

Thank you so much for everything I believe I trust and I have faith in you God father Almighty and lord Jesus Christ, thank you for your loving kindness and compassionate, thank you I trust the process of life I trust in the flow of life and I trust myself, thank you I trust in the timing of Devine, thank you God for working my life, thank you so much for everything I am grateful for everything that I have, thank you I trust in the timing of the Universe, thank you for providing me everything that I need, thank you for all my guardian angels for supporting me and guiding me and blessings me everyday I received it all, thank you I am so grateful for all the blessings after blessings and blessings everyday I achieve it all, thank you I am so grateful for all the miracles and my presence I received it all, thank you I am so grateful for everything that I have, thank you for empowering me, thank you for loving me for who I am, thank you for choosing me, thank you for the power I can transform my life, thank you I can uplift myself, thank you for being with me all the time, thank you for today, thank you for saving my life, thank you I am alive. I lost my job 2 years ago due to the pandemic and I was about giving up, but knowing God has brought me this far was for a purpose and I kept on looking on to him..The moment I was about giving up, I was introduced to a business by a man I met in a seminar I went to in Florida. This was not my first time hearing of such business but I took the risk Investin 1ooo USD and it was worth it. information@markhanfarmer ., COM 4 weeks later I kept on getting earnings and I started using the money for Gods work. I am popular in Texas. Doing Gods work always give me joy. There is peace and joy in my mind . I am here to motivate you and tell you never to give up even though the situation seems so though. God has promised his children and he will surely do what he promised his children.

[@AVCONSULTTX]

A room full of earnest men, seeking to better walk in Christ, sharpening each other in humility and Grace. What an encouraging video to watch during a lunch hour! - Dallas, TX

[@evenruderanger7617]

Great to know there’s people like you around the world!

[@Dustinthewind03]

Yes. Iron sharpens iron!

[@elainemeyer-hp6ye]

Love your preaching Dr Begg. South-Africa.

[@robertwright7501]

I really love this guy!

[@geoffchurchman5211]

Dear Alister thank you for kindness and love Gods word it’s the absolute truth .God bless you and your family.

[@wesleyrocks1738]

I so love Alistair and his self effacing comments. The story of his "incompetence" is precious. I think all the time he is pointing away from himself and to the remarkable grace of God - and all that God has done in his life. I think amongst it all. he is so often saying, " it's nothing of me, folks".

[@stevelight2061]

I love these Q and A’s.😆👍✝️

[@vpoggemiller]

Glad us gals can hear him on the KZbin......

[@johnalbert1460]

I think you can know your in the right place In true Biblical teaching etc ., when there’s quite a few empty seats . Thank you . This seat I’m in is not empty occupied by this hungry for the true Word of God saved sinner . And my Ph has a lot of hours . I’m so thankful I love hearing and reading ( study ) the Bible . I still don’t have a computer lap top so my ph is a life line . Still . Thank you Pastor Begg and associates . Peace and God bless .

[@pandoranazo7746]

I'm thankful for your insight into these things, Alistair. Pity I'm a woman,so I will share with my brothers in Christ here in South Africa, peradventure the Lord open their eyes so they stop entertaining unbelievers in church services.

[@Alph1711]

Women are amongst the most unreached people on earth. Why not try to reach them if you have the gift, knowledge and are trained to do so. You can also reach out to young people.

[@pandoranazo7746]

@@Alph1711 Thank you NS, I want to reach out to these groups once I have all necessary criteria. Perhaps you can give guidance on some things pertaining to this subject, if possible, but not on this platform, in my email, prhaps

[@carolmack6812]

pandora I feel the same. Also in SA. Let's brgin by prayning for this beleaguered country xxx

[@pandoranazo7746]

@@carolmack6812 definitely, Carol, we must pray for our country, if not us. who?

[@carolmack6812]

Amen ..❣

[@semperfi99]

Been listing to Allister for about 4 months and what a BLESSING to my understanding and faith in Christ through his ministry and staff. From Temecula CA, thank you and God Bless you!

[@donaldlichi2250]

Thank you P Begg. Open, honest, clear, humble. Exaltation of Jesus Christ!

[@dandjmcfetridge3687]

Sound teaching is what we need, Alistair's does this very well under God's leading.

[@georgeakoto6589]

To God be the glory! Remain a blessing to us, Pastor Alistair. Much love from Ghana 🔥🇬🇭

[@pattih7]

Very good to listen again, to Q&A! Thank you, 🙏🧡😊

[@McFatgen]

I've just met you a few days ago on KZbin.I made a very good find. I appreciate very much what and how you are preaching..

[@darcelgomez2893]

The letter that was complaing about people coming from other places is interesting. I believe it's rare to hear solid preaching these days. I am delighted in hearing your messages. You are straight forward honest without being legalistic. I am part of a church and our Pastor is a great vessel God uses also. I just am a glutton for good preaching, and there's alot of people I have shared your radio broadcast with for them to learn more too. Praising God for continued preaching from humble men.

[@pattih7]

Amen! Agreed.🙏♥️

[@phyllismassey1913]

😊

[@darrenrodriguez4429]

Love this man … thank you Pastor

[@elliesambrook5929]

Thank you x

[@robertmize327]

Thank you, sir, for your clear love for the flock and the sinner and your obedience to the Father. I see those things in you as God's word is spoken aloud and carefully looked at in your messages. There's a big difference between you and I, though: The radio programs that I get on my app DO get me up in the morning many days! I praise God for them. I love the series'.

[@carol1123]

💙🙏💙 enjoying this on a sunny Sunday afternoon☘☘☘☘

[@jamesa7506]

23:00 Answer to my question, "Do you ever question the validity of your faith?" There is and was no shame in his honest answer. The shame lies on the laughter from the crowd that followed it.

[@stellaunger8568]

Great Q & A. Thank you

[@postwarblues]

Love you Uncle Ally.

[@pamburtness6635]

I have the highest respect for God’s word & its interpretation by godly men with a passion for truth! I’m curious in the reasoning in deciding to follow mask mandates? Thank you!

[@deborahmorrison5753]

Praise Him.

[@gwendolynjulien4851]

Hazel Blais Johnson don't miss this post. One of the preacher I enjoy Alistair Begg for years. I have some of his sermons.

[@gareof]

"You're not incompetent - You're Lazy . . " A Pastor / Teacher must have a very honest relationship, first with Jesus, and 2nd with his Elders & Deacons, and 3rd with God's Flock .

[@Mr01Sylver]

#ThankYou Alistair & Pastors for allowing me to listen in & hear this Q&A…. #AllBecauseOfChrist ‘I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: #preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.’ ~2 Timothy 4:1-5

[@pattih7]

Yes!🙏♥️

[@firstinlastout]

Hey Allister, have you heard of an iron? Lol. We thank Yahuah that he is using you in such a wonderful way. Take care my brother in Christ.

[@sheilasmith7779]

Such a humble honest man. There is much benefit in hearing Alistair's sermons. I pray some day he will see the error in Calvinism.

[@nicolassmith7183]

hello

[@kingswaydaughter7324]

Your definition of error?

[@sheilasmith7779]

@@kingswaydaughter7324 By error I mean a belief not based on scripture.

[@kingswaydaughter7324]

@@sheilasmith7779 You are unspecific....depends on what you are referencing as unscriptural. If it is what most call unscriptural....then no because it is absolutely scriptural. Be more definitive.

[@sheilasmith7779]

@@kingswaydaughter7324 That's not what you asked. You did not ask me to describe the error. Although Calvin was not actually the author of TULIP, which came out of the Synod of Dort, it has been adopted by Calvinists. Each and every one of the 5 points is wrong, and not scriptural. Essentially all 5 rest on the foundational belief that God did not create free will in humans. And of course the story of Adam and Eve, and ( post the garden of Eden) Cain and Abel refute this calvinist belief. No creation can act beyond its created perimeters, established by the creator. Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel could NOT have chosen, if not created with the capacity to choose, freely.

[@LewWhite10]

Question: With the verse at Acts 4:12 squarely fixed in our mind, should we consider the one Name by which we are to be delivered to be the Eberith Name YAHUSHA, or the one that's less than 500 years old (JESUS)?

[@marcusbuckner5582]

Wow, look at all them chrome domes; of which I'm one!!!!!

[@CumbriaPreacher]

Thanks for this. Pleased to see that all the folk here are men. How does Alistair reconcile preaching at conferences that have women preaching?

[@emmanuelokhiaro]

Thank Alistair Begg... Please, can you tell the name of the author of the book "The Christian Life" you mentioned...

[@firstinlastout]

⚠️Allister, why don't you teach end time prophecy? Do you not see what is going on and what is about to take place? Wouldn't you rather offend someone into heaven, than flatter them into hell? Serious question.

[@1dadude2]

There is no such thing as end time prophecy, that's why.

[@KrystalCoast]

The question about youth and when do you think you should begin your pastoral duties is a question that has many answers, depending on the individual himself. Look at Oswald Chambers. He died quite young. Only 43. His value and quantity of wisdom was well beyond the years he lived. You really can't quite compare anyone to another. God gives gifts to His children. They should not be compared. Like a snowflake, all God's children are unique. We may carry the same principals but, for different reasons. Who is to say what is right and what is not. Let God's decisions of who we are, be put into place before we are. And trust the decisions that were made already. Doubt is the tool of the devil. God does not to that way. He minces no words. You just need to wait for His answers. His timing is perfect, trust in that.

[@johngammon6875]

👍❤️🙏🙏

[@johnroberts6695]

Where was this delivered? Cleveland??

[@msurowka5]

Is this actual conference on utube. I would love to see it

[@Imsaved777]

Where is this church located?

[@OlgaSmirnova1]

Ohio

[@agnesmina5547]

There is nothing new under the sun. (Ecclesiastes 1) Does not He see my ways and number my steps. (Job 31:4) The woman, whom you gave to be with me, she gave to me from the tree and I ate. (Genesis 3:1) Are you fine as long as things are going well, but under stress, you become someone else. Note: Adam blamed God and Eve. Either way, under stressful conditions, you lose ownership of your best self out of fear and anxiety, losing your best judgement and abilities. Maybe it is a loss of control or a fear of failure, but when things are not good, neither are you. Eve blamed the serpent. Scriptures presents that it was Adam, not Eve, who SINNED against God and brought alienation from God and death to all mankind. Adam was not the one deceived, (which means HE CHOSE TO SIN); it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. When Adam took the fruit from his wife, he knew full well what he was doing. He was not misinformed or misled; he simply decided TO REBEL AGAINST GOD’S COMMAND. He chose to listen to his wife instead of God. (Genesis 3:17) In Romans 5:12, 14, 15, 17, 19, Adam is held culpable, with no mention of Eve. This “one man” Paul refers to is Adam as Romans 5:14 makes it clear. That’s the problem in the pastoral ministry and the world.

[@KManwarren]

Imagine a room filled with women doing the same for the women and children of the Kingdom. There is a place for us. It is a shame that there is so much frivolous nonsense in Lifeway Bookstores written by women who lightly interpret the word of God. Women, we have a place and it is parallel to this. How we need conferences we embrace our roles as ministers and homemakers, caregivers and hospitality coordinators. Be serious about the word and preach it to those laid out as appropriate according to scripture. We need not wrestle for the place of headship. There is plenty to keep our brilliant minds and hands at work.

[@dixietorrech1]

Perhaps you've heard of it, but just in case, I encourage you to consider The Gospel Coalition's ministry to women. God bless you!

[@KManwarren]

@@dixietorrech1 thank you. I'll check it out.

[@savedbygodsgrace1622]

87 comments?

[@mtdue]

This video rolled on after I watched the Man on the Middle Cross. First observation is the audience is old, white men and theres a black man walking around holding the microphone. Then I see another minority holding a mic on the other side for more old, white men. Im white. This world is whacky

[@Johlibaptist]

I wonder if Alistair would ever recommend books by Dr Mary Evans, once a classmate, an outstanding OT scholar, who has written quality Christian literature. Would Alistair recognize her ability as a preacher and lecturer? Gifted and gracious?

[@ObeytheRussianBlue]

This is the first lesson that made me truly uncomfortable and full of dread! I listen every day and night-maybe I misunderstand …

[@cerickson5256]

Please explain - what made you feel that way?

[@ObeytheRussianBlue]

@@cerickson5256 The message suggested that at best, my wife is a worldly distraction. If it weren’t for my Godly wife, I would not have grown to know Christ and would only be doing 10%!of the kingdom work I do now, her positive example!

[@taylorself]

@Rocket R W Turner I am puzzled by where in this session you are speaking about? I did not hear anything like this and I've listened twice. I am concerned about you and this is why I ask.

[@JamesSmith-ko4xq]

I would also add my question as to why you would come to the conclusion that your wife is a distraction. Somewhere there is a disconnect here that I pray God will reconcile.

[@debbiestrang7774]

Tony? Tony who?

[@taylorself]

@Debbie Strang I've been wondering the same thing

[@andyblank3735]

Tony Merida

[@roberttaylor493]

Is it a meeting for men only? And why are women not present? There is something wrong!

[@gingermccafferty9572]

There are many women conferences. Men need support too.